1st May 2018

The weather consisted of moderate south-westerly winds and sunny intervals. During the seawatch, two Eiders and a Whimbrel flew north; once again, relatively few auks were on the cliffs.

A creamcrown Marsh Harrier hunted fields near Old Fall, a Whimbrel rested on fields near Hartendale and the Short-eared Owl remained in residence. Passerine interest was provided by a Firecrest at Old Fall Steps, three Pied Flycatchers, a male Common Redstart, one Whinchat, three Yellow Wagtails and a Siskin. 

Sightings from Bempton included a Ring Ouzel on the RSPB reserve and the Ring-necked Parakeet over the village. Buckton Pond attracted a pair of Tufted Ducks.

Pied Flycatcher, Old Fall, by Andrew Allport
Pied Flycatcher, South Landing, by Les Day